You'll find the Motorola T800 is packed full of the features you expect from a Motorola Talkabout Two Way Radio while offering these new communication options when used with your smart phone. Download the app, connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and be able to locate a friend’s campsite, share your location and send messages all off-grid.

With NOAA weather channels + alerts, FM radio and the ability to talk with all FRS + GMRS two-way radios, the T478 keeps you informed, prepared and connected during emergencies.

This means you can recharge the batteries using your laptop or another power source with a USB port.

So, if you’re stuck in the rain or snow, then you don’t need to worry about your walkie-talkie getting damaged. The communication range quoted is calculated based under optimum conditions, with an unobstructed line of sight. Please note that both radios must have the same privacy code set for this function to work effectively. However, what makes this radio set so special is what it does when it is connected to your smartphone using Bluetooth. From the production line to the power line, MOTOTRBO radios are helping people work more efficiently, productively and safely.The radio acts as a modem when you connect it to your smartphone, and you can send messages, locations, maps, record statistics, and tracks, and even control the radio settings. The Talkabout T800 boasts a durable and rugged exterior that can withstand harsh weather conditions. My advice is that if you’re going off the grid, then it’s best to carry a ton of extra batteries so that you have access to communication on your T800.

With the IP54 weatherproof design, the radio withstands the effects of rain, snow and other weather conditions.

I ended up on a kind small riff and was trying to communicate with my girlfriend at the end of sea wall.

If you’re planning to go mountaineering or doing so other extreme activities where you need your hands free, then the loop at the base of the walkie-talkie allows you to clip it to your belt.Another great thing that the app does is increase the range of the device, which helps a lot when you’re off-grid. You also can get 7 different types of alerts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US. With enhanced communication and more information you enjoy unrivaled connectivity for peace of mind off the cellular grid. The Motorola T800 Talkabout offers Next Generation technology to enhance your ability to communicate off the grid. Just download the TALKABOUT App, connect your smartphone via Bluetooth and you now have the ability to locate a friend’s campsite, share your current location and send messages, all while exploring off-grid.